[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Trident Technical College this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,546, while out-of-state students pay about $8,620. Students borrow a median of $18,116 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Trident Technical College earn a median of $50,166 early in their careers. Set against $18,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Horry Georgetown Technical College one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,518, with out-of-state students paying around $10,978. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,172. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,387. That is a strong return on a $19,172 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Midlands Technical College one of the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of West Columbia, Midlands Technical College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,100, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,611. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Midlands Technical College generally make around $39,610. Set against $17,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Greenville Technical College, which ranked #4. Greenville Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Greenville. In-state tuition and fees average $5,495, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $16,411. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Greenville Technical College generally make around $42,177. Set against $16,411 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Piedmont Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,775, compared with $6,923 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,652 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Piedmont Technical College generally make around $36,577. That is a strong return on a $17,652 median debt.
Technical College Of The Lowcountry placed #6 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Beaufort, Technical College Of The Lowcountry is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,156 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,916. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,110 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Technical College Of The Lowcountry generally make around $44,556. That is a strong return on a $17,110 median debt.
Strayer University South Carolina came in at #7 for value in information technology this year. Strayer University South Carolina is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Greenville. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $28,174. Early-career information technology graduates make about $74,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina landed the #8 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,570, compared with $38,508 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,305 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,909. That is a strong return on a $24,305 median debt. Roughly 23% of applicants are accepted.
Denmark Technical College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Denmark Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Denmark. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,315, while out-of-state students pay about $11,955. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $25,351.
North Greenville University placed #10 among the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $25,800. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,128 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of North Greenville University earn a median of $42,864 early in their careers. Set against $24,128 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 67%.
Charleston Southern University came in at #11 for value in information technology this year. Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charleston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,520. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $27,569 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Charleston Southern University generally make around $46,288. Set against $27,569 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Charleston Southern University admits about 96% of applicants.
Anderson University Sc ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,970. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $28,034. Information Technology graduates of Anderson University Sc earn a median of $49,036 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,034 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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